James S. BowlingCity Engineer
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City of Kent
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Kent.
- Buyer type:
- City
- Location:
- Kent, OH
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Kent.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
132510
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
209
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
27,737
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
52 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.
Procurement guidance and navigation tips.
Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Kent
The meeting served as a public hearing for 'Democracy Day,' focusing on the impact of corporate campaign contributions and political spending on democratic processes. Discussion centered on the 'Citizens United' Supreme Court decision and its influence on elections, with speakers advocating for constitutional amendments to limit corporate political rights and define money as distinct from speech. Other topics included concerns regarding partisan gerrymandering, the influence of billionaires and corporations on policy, and the importance of local government's role in maintaining democratic integrity.
The Council meeting featured tributes to notable community figures and the introduction of the new Health Commissioner. Key business included public comment regarding a proposed volunteer program for the police kennel, and a review of written communications concerning wildlife feeding and deer population management. Legislative actions included the authorization of various financial and administrative matters, such as appropriation adjustments, a license agreement for city property, easement donations for the North Mantua Improvement Project, the designation of October as Sustainability Month, and participation in a municipal power purchase collective.
The committee addressed concerns regarding deer overpopulation in the community, highlighting issues such as property damage, safety risks to residents, and increased health concerns. Discussions centered on the need for a comprehensive public education campaign regarding wildlife feeding, the exploration of a targeted deer removal program, and the drafting of enforceable legislation to prohibit the feeding of wild animals. The committee also debated the practical challenges of enforcing such ordinances and explored various legislative models from other jurisdictions.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track City of Kent meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
Vendor mentions and competitor tracking
Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Kent.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership